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Contents Page
1 Scope of Delivery ............................................................. 2
2 Significance of Symbols .................................................. 2
3 Introduction ...................................................................... 3
4 Transport and Storage ..................................................... 3
5 Safety Precautions ........................................................... 3
6 Use for Intended Purpose ................................................. 3
7 Operating and Display Elements ..................................... 3
8 Initial Start-Up .................................................................. 4
9 Measurements ................................................................. 4
9.1 Testing Protective Conductor Continuity
per EN 62446 (VDE 0126-23) (> 200 mA) ......................................4
9.2 Polarity Test / Measuring Open Circuit Voltage U
0
per EN 62446 (VDE 0126-23) ........................................................4
9.3 Measuring Short-Circuit Current I
SC
per EN 62446 ..........................5
9.4 Testing Insulation Resistance per EN 62446 ....................................5
9.5 General Insulation Resistance Measurement ....................................6
9.6 Ground Fault Test ..........................................................................6
10 Data Storage with PROFITEST PVsun memo .................... 7
10.1 Operating and Display Elements .....................................................7
10.2 Function Description ......................................................................7
11 Application of PC Software .............................................. 8
11.1 System Requirements ....................................................................8
11.2 Installation ....................................................................................8
11.3 Initial Startup of the Device .............................................................8
11.4 Creation of Structures and Transfer to the Test Instrument ...............8
11.5 Reading Out and Exporting Test Data ..............................................8
12 Measurement of irradiation, temperature and inclination
with PROFITEST PVsun-sor (optional) .............................. 9
13 Characteristic Values ....................................................... 9
14 Maintenance .................................................................. 10
14.1 Battery Replacement ....................................................................10
14.2 Housing ......................................................................................10
15 Repair and Replacement Parts Service
Calibration Center* and Rental Instrument Service .............10
16 Product Support ............................................................. 10
1 Scope of Delivery
1 PROFITEST PV
SUN
or PROFITEST PV
SUN MEMO
4 Batteries, 1.5 V IEC LR6 (AA)
3 Safety measurement cables, 1.5 m, red, blue and yellow:
banana plug – banana plug
1 Solar plug adapter, red: MC3 socket – banana socket
1 Solar plug adapter, red: MC4 socket – banana socket
1 Solar plug adapter, blue: MC3 plug – banana socket
1 Solar plug adapter, blue: MC4 socket – banana socket
1 Plug-on safety test probe with socket, red
1 Plug-on safety alligator clip with socket, yellow-gray
1 Carrying case with foam insert
1 Set of operating instructions
1 USB interface cable ( PROFITEST PV
SUN MEMO
only)
2 Significance of Symbols
Meanings of Symbols on the Instrument
Warning concerning a point of danger
(attention: observe documentation!)
Protection class II device
(continuous, doubled or reinforced insulation)
This device may not be disposed of with the trash. Fur-
EC mark of conformity
Meanings of Symbols in the Operating Instructions
Caution! Dangerous Voltage
Attention!
!
While performing measurements in the presence of dan-
gerous voltages, the
PROFITEST PV
SUN
/
PROFITEST PV
SUN MEMO
should only be operated with PPE
safety gloves as it involves the risk of hazardous contact.
Warning!
Warning concerning a source of danger
Attention!
!
Non-observance may result in distorted measurement
results.
Note
Please observe!
Opening of Equipment / Repair
The equipment may be opened only by authorized service per-
sonnel to ensure the safe and correct operation of the equipment
and to keep the warranty valid.
Even original spare parts may be installed only by authorized ser-
vice personnel.
In case the equipment was opened by unauthorized personnel,
no warranty regarding personal safety, measurement accuracy,
conformity with applicable safety measures or any consequential
damage is granted by the manufacturer.
Measuring Categories and their Significance per IEC 61010-1
CAT Definition
0
Measurements in other electrical circuits
which are not directly connected to the mains:
e.g. electrical systems in motor vehicles and aircraft, batteries etc.
II
Measurements in electrical circuits
which are electrically connected to the low-voltage mains:
via plug, e.g. in household, office and laboratory applications
III
Measurements in building installations:
Stationary consumers, distributor terminals, devices connected
permanently to the distributor
IV
Measurements at power sources for low-voltage installations:
meters, mains terminals, primary overvoltage protection devices
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